1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | 62 | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2350 mm |
